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Today's Forecast: A chance of rain showers between 7am and noon, then rain likely between noon and 1pm, then a chance of rain showers between 1pm and 5pm, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Southeast wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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Make Compost – Plant Garlic

Good news, you do not have to rake leaves! Leave the leaves. It's better for your garden soil, plants, shrubs, lawns, and trees if you do not remove the leaves. Leaves are filled with nutrients and beneficial microbes to replenish and fertilize the soil. Why would anybody want to get rid of something so beneficial? My recommendation is simple… shred them in place with your mower or just leave the leaves. It might take a couple extra passes to chop them enough but that is the best way to enrich your soil, and it's FREE. If you have some extra-large maple trees that deposit too many leaves on the lawn those are an excellent raw material for your compost or mulch around shrubs. And now is the time to plant next year's garlic so details for a successful crop are in this November article.

This is the 100^th article of Vermont Home Gardener since beginning in early 2020! Have you read them all? They are archived online on our website and free at Vermonthomegardener.com

Wally's Corner
Find us at The Olde Barnyard 5444 VT-103, Cuttingsville, VT 05738
We have so many great events going on this month! Here's our calendar. We'd love to see you at every one!

Sunday November 2nd: DIY Collage Wrapping Paper and Cards 🎁RSVP Here to save your spot.

Description "Perfect for all the upcoming holidays! Join us for a cozy, hands-on crafting session at Wally's Corner — create one-of-a-kind wrapping paper and cards using magazines, kraft paper, and a little Vermont creativity. All materials provided, no experience needed!"

Check out the details for the event here

Saturday November 8th: Okemo Valley Dahlia Swap 🌼

Description "Earlier this summer, a vendor and I swapped leftover dahlia tubers & cuttings from our own gardens to get new varieties for the upcoming season. It was so much fun and added mystery to our growing season. We're definitely going to do that again and I thought, why not invite others to join!

Check out the details for the event here

Saturday November 22nd: Giant Paper Snowflakes ❄️

RSVP Here to save your spot.

Description "Learn to make GIANT 3D paper Snowflakes to use for your holiday decor. Hang finished Snowflakes from the ceiling for the perfect rustic winter touch."

Check out the details for the event here

Saturday November 29th: Sip, Shop & Save 🥂; Celebrate Small Business

Description "Join us for a weekend of local cheer! Black Friday through Sunday, shop special savings and enter raffles for Vermont-made treasures—then stop in Saturday for our Sip & Save event with complimentary mocktails and tasting table."

Check out the details for the event here